"Artisans
and Traders explores the link between economic and cultural evolution.
Hunter-gatherers and early agriculturists had simple divisions of labor,
but today people make a living in many ways. The proliferation of occupations
and the extreme economic interdependence of today are the result of increasing
job specialization, causing society to continually undergo restructuring."

"The program investigates the processes that promote specialization
and trade, and how these relate to social and political organization."

between A.D. 250 - 350 the mold was introduced into figurine
making at Teotihuacán

judging from the fingerprints (males have wider ridges,
females have narrower ridges) it appears that early handmade
figurines were made by females, but with the development of
the apartment compound this changed to a male specialization

Use this humanistic approach to archaeology and anthropology to make
connections between past civilizations and modern societies, including
how societies function and change. This series helps bring cultural
ecology to light using physical evidence and scientific detective work.
On-site filming at the spectacular Classic Maya center of Copán, Honduras,
shows archaeologists reconstructing this ancient society. In addition,
past and present cultures in Central and North America, Africa, Europe,
and the Middle East are explored. Produced by Pennsylvania State University
and WQED/Pittsburgh. 1993.